Just under a year ago PB jumped from 395 to 564. Just over 2 years ago MM went from 400 to 636, and just under 4 years ago MM went from 393 to 656. I'd hope that 400+ is where sales will start to increase significantly, but who knows?

Actually, the current PB run is ahead of last Feb's Jackpot. "Only" took 17 vs 20 draws to reach $400+ million .

Well based on that data I posted of last year's big jackpot, if it were to roll over three more times, by the time of the drawing it would be at least $750-$800 million. I remember watching the mega millions drawing a few years ago when it hit a record $656 million and they said if there were no winners the pot would jump to $950 million.

Well based on that data I posted of last year's big jackpot, if it were to roll over three more times, by the time of the drawing it would be at least $750-$800 million. I remember watching the mega millions drawing a few years ago when it hit a record $656 million and they said if there were no winners the pot would jump to $950 million.

Seeing how it now has a head start of 3 rollovers and is now picking up steam, is 1$ more than MM and now has worse odds maybe we will indeed get to see it post a new record, maybe even 850M-950M$, would be quite entertaining.

I unfortunately live in New York State, about the worse state to win lottery, high taxes, can't collect the winnings anonymously. But Vermont is close by, where you can collect the winnings anonymously through a trust. I played there a couple weeks ago and checked the multi-draw column for 10 draws so I'm good for the next 3 weeks.

They say that money doesn't solve all your problems or even "buy you happiness." If the lottery gods are listening I'm willing be the guinea pig to put that theory to the ultimate test and I'm pretty sure it will make me happy. I promise to donate 10% to reputable charities as a start.

I unfortunately live in New York State, about the worse state to win lottery, high taxes, can't collect the winnings anonymously. But Vermont is close by, where you can collect the winnings anonymously through a trust. I played there a couple weeks ago and checked the multi-draw column for 10 draws so I'm good for the next 3 weeks.

Aren't New Hampshire, Delaware and Maryland anonymous too? Might be closer. and Delaware would be state tax free.

In my thread, "Are you ready for the attention", I talk about your last statement. I think it would not matter. There would be a HUGE public outcry to know who the winner is. That is, if it gets up that high and there's a sole winner. If that's the case, it'd be best to just take one for the team, so to speak. You know, just to protect other anonymous lottery winners. That's what I'd do.

Aren't New Hampshire, Delaware and Maryland anonymous too? Might be closer. and Delaware would be state tax free.

In Delaware and Maryland you can claim anonymously. The New Hampshire lottery says in their FAQ that New Hampshire state law requires the winner's name, town and amount won be available for public information.